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Greenville Police Launch Investigation into Vehicle Stolen from Commerce Street

The Greenville Police Department is currently investigating the theft of an automobile. The offense occurred on June 28. According to Investigators, the victim’s grey 2018 Nissan Altima (VIN# 1N4AL3AP0JC162323) was stolen from the 300 block of W. Commerce Street in Greenville. The victim reported the vehicle stolen on July 22, when they became aware of the theft. Investigators are hoping…

Doctors Calling for Medical Disparities to be Part of Black Lives Matter Movement

As the nation puts a spotlight on problems plaguing Black communities, some families and doctors are calling for medical disparities to be part of the Black Lives Matter conversation. “African American women are three to four times more likely to die due to pregnancy complications,” says Dr. Emmary Butler, an OBGYN in Indiana. Dr. Butler, as well as many doctors…

Governor Ivey Proclaims July 22 as “Sweet Grown Alabama Day”

Sweet Grown Alabama Day was celebrated Wednesday at the State Capitol with a special farmers market. Governor Kay Ivey also issued a proclamation that declared July 22, 2020, Sweet Grown Alabama Day. Alabama’s farmers have a significant impact on Alabama with over 580,000 Alabamians working in agriculture and related industries. Nearly 30 vendors and “Sweet Grown Alabama” members joined the…

WANTED: Nearly $3,000 in Perfume Stolen from Prattville Store, Police Need Help Identifying Suspects

The Prattville Police Department is currently investigating a felony Theft from a retail store. Investigators say that on July 10, around 2:25 pm, two unknown females entered the Ulta Beauty store with large handbags. The females went directly to the perfume section and started concealing items in their bags. Once the bags were filled the females immediately left the store….

Doctor Identified in Montgomery Pill Mill Investigation

The Drug Enforcement Administration executed a search warrant at a doctor’s office in Montgomery. The U.S. Attorney’s Office – Middle District of Alabama confirmed to Alabama News Network that it happened in the 4700 block of Woodmere Blvd at Obelisk Healthcare. DEA agents arrested Dr. D’livro Beauchamp on Wednesday, June 22. He is now in federal custody with charges pending…

Montgomery Public Schools Will Go Virtual for First 9 Weeks

The Montgomery Public School system has announced it will go completely virtual for the first nine weeks of the school year. MPS Superintendent Dr. Ann Roy Moore made the announcement Wednesday during a news conference that aired live on Alabama News Network. Dr. Moore says that all students will be able to check out devices. She says the district is…

Man Charged with Sexual Assault of Child Under the Age of 12

Apoliner Teopanci-Mariano The Montgomery Police Department has charged a man with sexual assault of a child under the age of 12. MPD charged Apoliner Teopanci-Mariano, 35, with first degree Sodomy and Sexual Abuse of a Child Less Than 12. The incident is said to have happened on July 20 around 11 am. Teopanci-Mariano was identified as the suspect, taken into…

Family of 8-year-old Killed in Riverchase Galleria Shooting Files Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The family of 8-year-old Royta Giles Jr. has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Riverchase Galleria in Hoover. Giles was killed during a shooting inside of the mall on July 3rd. The family filed a lawsuit against the mall, the general manager, and mall security. “They had a duty to provide adequate security for shoppers and guests at the…

The Dog Days of Summer, Plus Waiting on Gonzalo

It is officially “The Dog Days of Summer” and as you would expect, the hot weather continues. Our Wednesday will be another blazing hot day across Alabama as temperatures will be heading well into the mid and upper 90s again this afternoon, and heat index values will be in the 100°-105°. We will watch the radar this afternoon, to see…

State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey on Re-opening Plans

Although the Alabama State Board of Education released their road map to re-opening schools two weeks ago, there is still much uncertainty about what school will look like in the fall. With Governor Kay Ivey announcing $170 Million in funds going to education, the roadmap is becoming clearer. Dr. Mackey says the Alabama Department of Public Health is working on…